Apex Trader Funding Automation: Complete Setup Guide

Can You Automate Apex Trader Funding?

Yes! Apex Trader Funding allows automated trading on both evaluation and funded accounts. You can use trading bots, Expert Advisors (EAs), and webhook-based automation as long as you comply with their rules.

Why Automate Your Apex Account?

Pass Evaluations Faster: Your strategy runs 24/7, capturing more opportunities.

Scale Multiple Accounts: Run the same strategy on 5, 10, or more accounts simultaneously.

Remove Emotions: The automation follows your rules exactly, no hesitation.

Save Time: No need to sit in front of charts all day.

Apex Trader Funding Rules for Automation

Before automating, understand these key rules:

Position Limits

• Evaluations have contract limits based on account size
• Funded accounts may have different limits
• Your automation must respect these limits

Trailing Drawdown

• Apex uses a trailing drawdown that follows your high watermark
• Your automation should include a daily loss limit to protect against this

Prohibited Times

• Trading during major economic news may be restricted
• Check current Apex rules for specific prohibited times

How to Connect Apex to TradingView

Apex accounts are accessed through Tradovate. Here's how to set up the connection:

Step 1: Get Your Tradovate Credentials

1. Log into your Apex Trader Funding dashboard
2. Find your Tradovate account credentials
3. These are the same credentials you use to trade on Tradovate

Step 2: Connect to RoboQuant

1. Sign up for a free RoboQuant account
2. Go to Dashboard > Webhook Connector
3. Click "Connect Tradovate"
4. Log in with your Tradovate credentials
5. Your Apex accounts will appear automatically

Step 3: Configure Risk Settings

1. Set your daily loss limit (recommended: 50% of Apex's trailing drawdown)
2. Set maximum position size per trade
3. Configure symbol whitelist (optional)
4. Enable kill switch for emergencies

Step 4: Create TradingView Alert

1. Open your strategy on TradingView
2. Create a new alert with webhook enabled
3. Paste your RoboQuant webhook URL
4. Add the JSON message with your trade parameters

Multi-Account Setup for Apex

One of the most powerful features is trading multiple accounts simultaneously:

Setting Up Multiple Accounts

1. Connect all your Apex/Tradovate accounts to RoboQuant
2. In the Create Alert tab, select which accounts to trade
3. Each account can have different position sizing

Example: Trading 5 Evaluation Accounts

If you're running 5 Apex evaluations:

1. Connect all 5 accounts
2. Select all accounts in RoboQuant
3. Set appropriate position size for each
4. One TradingView alert trades all 5 accounts

Risk Management for Apex Automation

Daily Loss Limits

Set a daily loss limit below Apex's trailing drawdown:

• If Apex allows $2,500 trailing drawdown
• Set your automation to stop at $1,250 daily loss
• This gives you buffer room

Position Sizing

Never max out your position size:

• If Apex allows 10 contracts
• Trade 5-7 contracts maximum
• Leave room for averaging or scaling

Kill Switch

Always have a way to stop trading instantly:

• RoboQuant provides a one-click kill switch
• Stops all automated orders immediately
• Essential during volatile markets

Common Issues and Solutions

"Token Expired" Error

Cause: Tradovate tokens expire after ~80 minutes.

Solution: RoboQuant automatically refreshes tokens. If you see this error, reconnect your account.

Orders Not Executing

Cause: Could be symbol mismatch, risk limits, or connection issues.

Solution: Check order logs in RoboQuant dashboard for specific error messages.

Wrong Position Size

Cause: TradingView sending incorrect contracts value.

Solution: Verify your TradingView strategy is sending the correct position size, or set a default in RoboQuant settings.

Tips for Passing Apex Evaluations with Automation

1. Backtest thoroughly - Make sure your strategy is profitable before automating

2. Start small - Begin with minimum position sizes and scale up

3. Monitor daily - Check your automation at least once per day

4. Have a plan - Know what you'll do if you hit drawdown limits

5. Don't over-trade - Quality over quantity; fewer, better trades

Conclusion

Automating your Apex Trader Funding account can significantly improve your trading consistency and help you pass evaluations faster. With proper risk management and the right automation platform, you can scale your prop firm income efficiently.

Ready to automate your Apex account? Get started with RoboQuant - connect your first account in minutes.